lithium ion battery
Portable power storage
A lithium ion battery is a rechargeable battery that moves lithium ions between electrodes during charging and discharging.
These batteries power most modern portable electronics—phones, laptops, electric vehicles—because they store more energy per unit weight than older battery types and hold their charge well.
My phone's lithium ion battery needs replacing.
Electrode current exits through
- anodeOxidation electrode
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- separatorSomething that divides
- cellBasic unit of life
terminal · electrode · graphite · nickel · manganese · polymer · thermal paste · casing
Maximum amount containable
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- energy densityStored power per unit
- power densityEnergy output per volume
- ampere-hoursCharge over time unit
kilowatt-hours · wattage · degradation · efficiency · longevity · fast charging · thermal runaway
Handheld connected computer
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- electric vehicleBattery-powered automobile
- TeslaEV manufacturer and surname
e-bike · scooter · power tool · drone · vape · hoverboard · earbuds · smartwatch
Reprocessing used materials
- end-of-lifeNearing death phase
- environmental impactEffect on natural systems
- rare earthMetallic elements, often mined together
- conflict mineralsResources financing warfare
repurposing · circular economy · closed-loop · ethical sourcing · carbon footprint · reclamation · landfill · toxic waste
Uncontrolled self-reinforcing temperature rise
- fire riskDanger of combustion
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
- overchargingDemanding excessive payment
short circuit · puncture · recall · explosion · overheating · dendrite · fire suppression
cathode
Electrode current exits through
- anodeOxidation electrode
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- separatorSomething that divides
cell · terminal · electrode · graphite · nickel · manganese · polymer · thermal paste · casing
capacity
Maximum amount containable
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- energy densityStored power per unit
- power densityEnergy output per volume
ampere-hours · kilowatt-hours · wattage · degradation · efficiency · longevity · fast charging · thermal runaway
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- electric vehicleBattery-powered automobile
Tesla · e-bike · scooter · power tool · drone · vape · hoverboard · earbuds · smartwatch · power bank
recycling
Reprocessing used materials
- end-of-lifeNearing death phase
- environmental impactEffect on natural systems
- rare earthMetallic elements, often mined together
conflict minerals · repurposing · circular economy · closed-loop · ethical sourcing · carbon footprint · reclamation · landfill · toxic waste · supply chain
thermal runaway
Uncontrolled self-reinforcing temperature rise
overcharging · short circuit · puncture · recall · explosion · overheating · dendrite · fire suppression
- spacecraft powersolar arrays, solar panels, solar cells, fuel cells, power distribution
- UPS componentsinverter, transfer switch, rectifier, charger, voltage regulator
- electrochemistryelectrode, anode, cathode, electrodes, anodes
lithium ion batterydisposable battery
Single-use electrochemical power source
alkaline battery · dry cell · Duracell · Energizer · AAA battery
lithium ion batterycapacitor
Charge-storing circuit element
supercapacitor · flywheel · hydrogen fuel cell · fossil fuel · lead-acid battery
lithium ion batteryAC power
Oscillating electrical current
wall outlet · solar panel · generator · power cord · power grid
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